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AECIFRA:A7Z -1.75%72 EV-to-FCF is 36.81 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 258% above its 10-year median of 10.27. GuruFocus rates FRA:A7Z with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Chemicals companies, AECI ranks worse than 60.9% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, AECI's Enterprise Value is €658 Mil.
AECI's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €18 Mil. Therefore, AECI's EV-to-FCF for today is 36.81.
The historical rank and industry rank for AECI's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:A7Z'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -321.23 Med: 10.27 Max: 138.43
Current: 30.79
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of AECI was 138.43. The lowest was -321.23. And the median was 10.27.
FRA:A7Z's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 60.9% of 931
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 22.3
vs FRA:A7Z: 30.79
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-08-16), AECI's stock price is €5.60.
AECI's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.205. Therefore, AECI's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 27.32.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
AECI's share price for today is €5.60.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. AECI's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.205.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
AECI EV-to-FCF Related Terms
AECI EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AECI's EV-to-FCF can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, AECI's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
AECI EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, AECI's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AECI's EV-to-FCF falls into.
AECI's current Enterprise Value is €658 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. AECI's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €18 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
AECI (FRA:A7Z) has a EV-to-FCF of 36.81 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on AECI and its competitors. This is 258% above median its historical median of 10.27. According to the industry distribution chart, AECI ranks #567 out of 931 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is AECI's EV-to-FCF too high?
AECI's current EV-to-FCF of 36.81 is 258% above median its 10-year median of 10.27. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.30. AECI's value of 36.81 is 65.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AECI ranks #567 out of 931 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AECI has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AECI's EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, AECI ranks #567 out of 931 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places AECI in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.30. AECI's value of 36.81 is 65.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.27 vs. the industry median of 22.30, AECI has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Chemicals companies is 22.30, based on 931 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AECI's current EV-to-FCF of 36.81 is 65.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on AECI and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AECI's current EV-to-FCF is 36.81, which is 258% above median its own 10-year median of 10.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AECI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AECI (FRA:A7Z) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.83, compared to a current price of €5.60 — trading 15.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 36.81, which is 258% above median its 10-year median of 10.27 and 65.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 22.30. AECI's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AECI (FRA:A7Z), the current EV-to-FCF is 36.81 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is AECI (FRA:A7Z) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AECI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.60 is trading 15.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.83.
GuruFocus considers AECI to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:A7Z:
EV-to-FCF: 36.81 (258% above median its 10-year median of 10.27)
GF Value™: €4.83 vs. price of €5.60 (15.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.1% above the Chemicals median (#567 of 931)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:A7Z stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AECI Ltd is a diversified group operating predominantly in the chemicals industry. The company performs its various business activities in the following reportable segments: AECI Mining, AECI Chemicals, AECI Managed Businesses, and AECI Property Services and Corporate. A majority of its revenue is generated from the AECI Mining segment, which provides a mine-to-mineral solution for the international mining sector. The offerings under this segment include commercial explosives, initiating systems, blasting services, and surfactants for explosives manufacture across the value chain to chemicals for ore beneficiation and tailings treatment. Geographically, the group generates a majority of its revenue from Africa, followed by Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and Latin America.
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